2012 was another year of mixed news for the world's tropical forests. This is a look at some of the most significant tropical rainforest-related news stories for 2012. There were many other important stories in 2012 and some were undoubtedly
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February 04, 2012 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Caution urged in sale of Madagascar’s illegal timber stockpiles
Confiscated timber stocks in Madagascar must be managed in a "transparent manner" to deter future illegal logging and boosting demand for endangered rainforest timber, says a letter published by a coalition of NGOs.
January 19, 2012 by Mongabay.com | No comments
National Association of Music Merchants does ‘disservice’ to members by misleading them on illegal logging law, says letter
The National Association of Music Merchants is doing a 'disservice' to its members by misrepresenting the provisions and spirit of the Lacey Act, a law that aims to curb illegal logging abroad, states a letter published by a coalition of
August 23, 2011 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Madagascar may authorize exports of illegally-logged rosewood
A meeting scheduled for August 25th between rosewood traders, the Ministry of Forest and Environment, and other government officials may determine the fate of tens of millions of dollars' worth of rosewood illegally logged from Madagascar's rainforests...
July 07, 2011 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Endangered species trafficking: What did Gibson Guitar know?
A motion filed last month by the U.S. Department of Justice alleges Gibson Guitar knew it was trafficking in endangered timber when it was busted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in November 2009, reports the Environmental Investigation Agency
June 02, 2011 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Government cracks down on illegal logging in Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar seized roughly a thousand logs during an ongoing operation in the northeastern part of the country, which has been besieged by illegal logging, reports l’Express de Madagascar. Seven people were arrested.
February 02, 2011 by Jeremy Hance | No comments
From Cambodia to California: the world’s top 10 most threatened forests
Growing populations, expanding agriculture, commodities such as palm oil and paper, logging, urban sprawl, mining, and other human impacts have pushed many of the world's great forests to the brink. Yet scientists, environmentalists, and even some pol...
February 02, 2011 by Jeremy Hance | No comments
From Cambodia to California: the world’s top 10 most threatened forests
Growing populations, expanding agriculture, commodities such as palm oil and paper, logging, urban sprawl, mining, and other human impacts have pushed many of the world's great forests to the brink. Yet scientists, environmentalists, and even some pol...
November 16, 2010 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Extensive logging, lemur hunting in Madagascar national park despite moratorium
A biological survey in Northeastern Madagascar has turned up evidence of extensive logging in Masoala National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its biologically-rich rainforest. The findings suggest that harvesting of valuable hardwoods...
November 11, 2010 by Mongabay.com | No comments
Local efforts block attempt to ship illegal rosewood from Madagascar
Authorities in Madagascar successfully blocked an attempt to ship illegally logged rosewood from the port of Vohemar over the weekend, according to local reports. The incident, while isolated, suggests citizens, the Waters and Forests Administration, l...
